A major scandal is unfolding in Poland following the discovery of dozens of human embryos on a private property. The investigation believes that the pathologist may have used them for experiments, but the woman herself denies any wrongdoing.
In Poland, a 57-year-old pathologist has been arrested after investigators discovered 34 human embryos buried in the ground on her property, reports Welt.
According to representatives of the prosecutor's office, the remains were found during a large-scale investigation initiated after human remains and medical waste were discovered during construction work in the village of Lutoryż near Rzeszów.
During a subsequent search of the former home of the suspect, investigators found dozens of buried embryos.
The prosecutor's office believes that the woman may have used them for various research and experiments. In addition to the desecration of human remains, she has also been charged with violating regulations regarding the handling of medical waste and hazardous materials.
Under Polish law, the woman could face up to 12 years in prison.
After the charges were brought, the doctor refused to plead guilty. However, according to the investigation, she confirmed that she was the one who brought and buried the found embryos and medical waste on her property.
Investigators have not yet established the origin of the discovered remains. It is also unclear whether the suspect acted alone or had assistance.
According to Polish media, during the coronavirus pandemic, the woman worked at one of the medical institutions in Rzeszów. Some sources claim that the embryos may have been taken from the hospital at that time, but there is currently no official confirmation of this version.
A representative of the prosecutor's office stated that, according to available information, the embryos were used for "tests." At the same time, the investigation emphasizes that there is currently no evidence that they were obtained as a result of illegal abortions.
The case has sparked widespread public outcry in Poland, which has one of the strictest abortion laws in Europe. Termination of pregnancy is only permitted in exceptional cases — when the life or health of the woman is at risk, as well as in cases of rape or incest.
This is why many Poles are currently concerned about how the doctor could have obtained such a large number of human embryos.
The investigation is ongoing. Experts will need to establish the origin of the remains, their age, and the circumstances under which they ended up on private property.
At this point, there are more questions than answers in this case. Investigators will need to determine the origin of the found embryos and verify the theory of their use in medical experiments. The scandal has already become one of the most discussed topics in Poland in recent months.
